FC Porto and Al Ahly FC face each other in the last match in their Group A at the MetLife Stadium in New York on June 24, 2025, at 02:00 GMT, in what is expected to be a tightly contested match.
Both have taken just a point each from their opening two matches. The pair know they must win and hope for a winner between Inter Milan and Palmeiras, for them to avoid an early exit from the FIFA Club World Cup.
As reported by our football facts, this will be the first competitive meeting between FC Porto and Al Ahly, adding an element of unpredictability. Porto’s European pedigree gives them a slight edge, but Al Ahly’s resilience and attacking depth could make this a closely contested affair.
FC Porto FIFA Club World Cup form:
- Palmeiras: 0-0 (D) 15/06/2025
- Inter Miami: 1-2 (L) 19/06/2025
FC Porto form (all competitions):
- L (H) 0-2 against Riga (Friendly) 08/06/25
- W (A) 1-0 against Wydad AC (Friendly) 31/05/25
- W (H) 3-0 against Nacional (Primeira Liga) 17/05/25
- W (A) 2-1 against Boavista (Primeira Liga) 11/05/25
- W (H) 3-1 against Moreirense (Primeira Liga) 02/05/25
Al Ahly FC FIFA Club World Cup form:
- Inter Miami: 0-0 (D) 15/06/2025
- Palmeiras: 0-2 (L) 19/06/2025
Al Ahly form (all competitions):
- W (H) 6-0 against Pharco (Championship play-off) 28/05/25
- W (H) 2-1 against Bank El Ahly (Championship play-off) 17/05/25
- W (A) 1-0 against Cleopatra (Championship play-off) 13/05/25
- W (H) 4-2 against El Masry (Championship play-off) 08/05/25
- W (H) 5-0 against Harras Hodoud (Championship play-off) 04/05/25
Team News
FC Porto are expected to start with Ivan Marcano, Ze Pedro and Martim Fernandes in central defence, with João Mário and Francisco Moura likely to occupy wing-back roles. In midfield, Alan Varela could be paired with Fabio Vieira, with the former Arsenal man providing a touch of flair. Spanish starlet Samu Aghehowa will start up front on his own, with attacking midfield pair Gabri Veiga and Rodrigo Mora offering the Spaniard his main support.
Al Ahly’s attack will likely be led by Wessam Abou Ali, supported by wingers Zizo and Mahmoud Trezeguet. Midfielder Marwan Ateya is likely to anchor the midfield. Defensively, Yasser Ibrahim and Ramy Rabia will aim to contain Porto’s forwards, with Yahia Attiyat Allah at left-back.
FC Porto possible starting lineup:
Diogo Costa; Marcano, Ze Pedro, Fernandes; Joao Mario, Vieira, Varela, Moura; Mora, Viega; Aghehowa
Al Ahly possible starting lineup:
El Shenawy; Hany, Dari, Ibrahim, Attiyat Allah; Ateya, Fathy, Ben Romdhane; Trezeguet, Abou Ali, Zizo
We say: FC Porto 2-1 Al Ahly
While Al Ahly’s attacking threat and continental experience make them dangerous, FC Porto’s tactical discipline and European know-how should give them the edge in a tight contest. Expect Porto to capitalise on their chances, but Al Ahly are likely to find the net at least once.
